Thread: Garmin EPIX GPS Watch Review

Originally Posted by Snoppernator

Hey thanks so much for the great review. My mate has a relatively new Fenix and couldn't get a gps fix in the same areas you were working, which put me off. But, your comments about the gps settings might be the fix. That and line of sight. That's what has put me off about using a gps watch it the bush. I use a Garmin Alpha 200i with the dog and carry spare batteries ($60 each and light as) as one will only last 6-7 hours, and will rapidly drain if cold and wet. I want something like this for quick glances, as faffing about with the Alpha (unnecessarily) has cost me a deer that the pup was locked up on 2 metres away behind a tree.

I think from the way your review reads, and the picture that you have been able to get NZ Topo like detail on the watch? I was able to do this with the Alpha by downloading a file, and it's now got that level of detail, which you need in the bush. The default detail is crap in my view.

If the fenix is like the Instinct then you should be able to pair your Alpha 200 with it then see distance to dog and direction and you could even leave the Alpha 200 in the top pocket of your pack.